Fall is a great time to take care of home repair projects before shorter days, colder temperatures, ice, and snow. Doing these maintenance ideas will help boost energy efficiency and prevent damage from winter storms. Let My Go To Guy take care of them items so you can rest easy knowing your home is buttoned up and ready for winter!
- Clean gutters and downspouts
- Inspect your roof
- Make siding repairs
- Seal gaps where cold air or critters could enter
- Shut off exterior faucets and store hoses
- Add weather stripping
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Removed window air conditioning units
- Clean dryer vents
- Direct drainage away from your house
- Check and repair basement windows for drafts or loose window frames
- Change summer screens to storm windows
- Repair loose or damaged window or door frames
- Replace furnace filters
- Insulate pipes
- Check and repair supports, stairs and railings on porches and decks
